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Fresh Avocado Ranch Chicken Salad Lettuce Wraps with Bacon Crumbles

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A quick and easy fresh chicken salad with creamy avocado, tangy ranch, smoky bacon crumbles, and crisp lettuce wraps. Perfect for light meals, lunches, or appetizers.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
  • 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and diced
  • 1/4 cup ranch dressing
  • 1/2 cup bacon crumbles, cooked and crispy
  • 2 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 8 large lettuce leaves (butter lettuce or romaine)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: fresh dill or parsley, chopped
  • Optional: red pepper flakes, a pinch
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: shred or chop 2 cups of cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Remove skin and bones if using rotisserie chicken. Let sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if cold.
  2. Dice the avocado: peel and dice 1 ripe avocado into small cubes. Toss immediately with 1 tablespoon lemon juice to prevent browning.
  3. Chop the crunchy bits: finely dice 2 celery stalks and slice 2 green onions thinly.
  4. Mix the dressing and base: in a medium bowl, combine 1/4 cup ranch dressing with the diced avocado and lemon juice. Stir gently to keep avocado chunky but coated.
  5. Combine salad ingredients: add shredded chicken, celery, green onions, and 1/2 cup bacon crumbles to the bowl. Mix gently but thoroughly to distribute evenly without mashing the avocado.
  6. Season to taste: add salt and freshly ground black pepper. Optionally, sprinkle fresh chopped dill or parsley and/or a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  7. Prepare lettuce wraps: separate 8 large lettuce leaves, rinse and pat dry. Spoon a generous amount of chicken salad onto each leaf.
  8. Serve immediately: enjoy fresh to keep lettuce crisp and avocado vibrant. Store salad and lettuce separately if making ahead.

Notes

Do not overmix the avocado to keep chunks intact. Use butter lettuce or romaine for sturdy yet tender wraps. Cook bacon until crispy but not burnt. Chill ingredients before mixing for freshness. Prepare lettuce wraps just before serving to avoid soggy leaves. Lemon juice prevents avocado browning.

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Keywords: avocado chicken salad, ranch chicken salad, lettuce wraps, bacon crumbles, quick chicken salad, healthy chicken wraps, low carb chicken salad

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